North Korea fires three short range ballistic missiles

Aug 26, Pyongyang: North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles, according to the US media on Saturday.

The reports claimed that the launches, took place from a site in the province of Gangwon and flew for about 250km (150 miles), officials in South Korea said.

After firing an intercontinental ballistic weapon last month, Pyongyang has threatened to aim missiles at the US Pacific territory of Guam, but has stated that it will watch the US very closely.

The North Korean missile tests often come in response to South Korean military exercises involving the US.Thousands of US and South Korean troops are currently taking part in joint military drills, which are mainly largely computer-simulated exercises.